The 75th Golden Globe Awards are off to a seriously glamorous start with Hollywood’s elite sparkling their way down the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
Now that the frock watch is done and dusted, it’s time for the 2018 Golden Globes award ceremony.
Comedian and Late Night star Seth Meyers has stepped up as this year’s host, taking over from Jimmy Fallon who was last year’s leading man.
And it’s set to be one hell of a night as the entertainment industry still comes to terms with the tsunami of sexual harassment and assault claims in the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
“We’ve got a lot to talk about,” Seth promises.
Locally, Australian names like Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Margot Robbie have lead the charge for the 2018 Golden Globes nominations.
Nicole Kidman’s powerful portrayal as Celeste in HBO’s Big Little Lies, which has just been confirmed for a second season, has already seen her walk away with the best actress in a mini-series or TV movie award.
Meanwhile, our hearts melted when actress Catherine Zeta-Jones took to the stage with her 101-year-old father-in-law Kirk Douglas to present an award.
With so many award ceremonies about to kick off, you might be asking yourself what are the Golden Globes? Well, The Golden Globes honour the best talent in film and TV and are voted for by a top-secret panel made up on industry experts and journalists selected by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
They are considered the precursor to the Academy Awards and a good indication of who will take home the Oscar.
Scroll through to check out all the winners and behind-the-scenes moments from the 2018 Golden Globes!
Close call! Angelina Jolie and Isabelle Huppert introduced the nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, just a few moments after Jennifer Aniston was on stage… Interestingly, Jen skipped walking the red carpet. This marks the first time Brad Pitt’s love rivals have been in the same room for the first time in three years!
When two stars collide! Carol Burnett and Jennifer Aniston introduce the nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
Carol Burnett and Jennifer Aniston present at the Golden Globes
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Big Little Lies dominated the night! The show’s star and producer Reese Witherspoon accepts the gong for Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television on behalf of the cast and crew.
Oprah Winfrey’s impassioned acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award was seriously inspiring.
“It is not lost on me that, at this moment, there is some little girl watching as I become the first Black woman to be given the same award. It is an honour and it is a privilege to share the evening with all of them,” the 63-year-old said during her stirring speech.
Watch Reese Witherspoon’s heartfelt introduction to Oprah in the next slide!
Reese Witherspoon’s heartfelt speech to Oprah at the Golden Globes
“I genuinely didn’t think I was gonna win cause all the websites said I was going to lose. That would’ve been s—-y if I had lost two years in a row,” Master of None genius Aziz Ansari joked during his acceptance speech for Best Comedy Actor in a TV Series.
Fargo star Ewan McGregor wins best actor in a limited series. The star used his speech to thank his ex-wife Eve who “stood by me for 22 years.”
Hats off to Allison Janney for her win in Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for her incredible work in I, Tonya.
Nicole Kidman’s Acceptance Speech
What a moving moment! 101-year-old Kirk Douglas presents an award with daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta Jones.
It’s a Thelma & Louise reunion as Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon make an appearance together.
It’s another win for Big Little Lies! Laura Dern wins Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a TV Series or TV Movie award.
Big Little Lie‘s Alexander Skarsgard plants a big fat kiss for his award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Natalie Portman plainly points out all male nominees for Best Director
Funnyman Seth Rogen introduces a teaser for his nominated film, Disaster Artist.
Kelly Clarkson and Keith Urban are the duo we didn’t know we wanted but can’t get enough of!
So.Much.Yes. Roseanne Barr and John Goodman just gave the fans the Roseanne reunion they’ve been waiting for.
Mariah Carey flaunts her amazing slim-down as she presents an award.
Elizabeth Moss picks up the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama for Handmaid’s Tale.
Nice mo, Zac Efron.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Gal Gadot take to the stage.
Seth Rogan is the evening’s host.
Nicole Kidman took home the Golden Globe for Best Television Performance by an Actress in Big Little Lies.
Michelle Williams & #MeToo founder Tarana Burke on Golden Globes atmosphere
And the actress empowered us all with her amazing speech.
“This character that I play represents something that is at the centre of our conversation right now, abuse. I do believe and I hope that we can elicit change.”
